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items Macarons are my baking specialty and they've taken me years to get right (and I still get batches that aren't quite perfect). These are my tried and true products for the best results.
This book has taught me literally everything and has the most perfect recipes. This book walks you through every single technique, with pictures to get consistent results. And the recipes range from basic vanilla all the way to more mature tastes lik...
Macaron School: Mastering Perfect Cookies
You absolutely can make macarons without a stand mixer, but it certainly makes it a million times easier to have one. And the kitchenaid it has been my trusty go to for about fifteen years.
Stand Mixers for Baking & More | KitchenAid US
It is absolutely imperative that you have big enough piping tip so you can pipe macarons. I used to do that but I got tired of the edge of the piping bag making marks in the macarons so now I always use a tip.
3 Pcs #12 Round Piping Tips for Macarons
You can't do this without piping bags. You can't use a freezer bag with a whole cut in it. Because i've tried l o l. You actually need the right size bag, and it has to be big enough for you to squeeze properly. And you need to make sure you get big ...
24 Inch Extra Large Disposable Piping Bags, 50 Pack with 6 Ties
You MUST have gel food colors if you want anything other than beige macarons. You do not want to add any extra water and absolutely positively do not add any oils or grease. You will ruin the entire batch. Gel food coloring is the only way to go.
AmeriColor
So...many... recipes! This woman has all the recipes! Any flavor macaron, she has it. And she has absolutely stunning recipes for other types of desserts as well.
Your go-to resource to learn how to bake from the comfort of your own kitchen
If you want fake flavor, use a fake flavor. If you want a delicious, natural flavor, you need real extracts and not flavoring. Adding water to your batter will increase the chance of your macarons not working out so be sparing but always use real ext...
Vanilla Double Strength
For round macarons, a silicone mat template will give you the most consistent sizes. And the feet of your macarons will be nice and smooth.
4Pcs Macarons Silicone Baking Mats Large Reusable Silicone Mat Non-Stick Food Safe Oven-Safe for Cookies 16.6x11.6 inch
Want to be adventurous with your macaron shapes? Here are a bunch of different shapes to try! Use parchment paper and slide a paper copy under the parchment. Just remember to slide the paper back out right before you bake them!
Macaron Templates
When making macarons, I like to use one piece tools to fold my batter. That way water can't sneak into the two pieces. Just make sure that you wipe them down with vinegar before you use them in your batter.
ChefAide 5-Piece Silicone Spatula Set, Heat Resistant